US Bridges

Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SW of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 62028

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,900 by 2038. The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesKittson St;bnsf;cp Rail
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT TH 61
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95546, -93.07912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2018)
Projected traffic21,900 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail?

The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over Kittson St;bnsf;cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.